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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporter

Mushroom lunch leftovers examined and a juror removed: how week three of the Erin Patterson murder trial unfolded

Erin Patterson Gail Patterson Don Patterson Murder Heather Wilkinson Simon Ian Wilkinson Victoria Hart Christopher Beale Colin Mandy SC
Sketch composite of Erin Patterson adapted from a photograph
Erin Patterson has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder after multiple deaths following a lunch at her house in regional Australia in 2023. Composite: Victoria Hart/The Guardian

The mushroom paste was contained in a vial about 2cm wide and 5cm high, with the exhibit name EX X1 Z13.

The paste was taken from inside a beef wellington, which in turn was taken from inside a paper bag found in a wheelie bin outside Erin Patterson’s home.

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